Kent · London and the South East
Clement Street Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Clement Street, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Clement Street
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. Typical surveys look at signs of past leaks inside the loft and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, on the roof space, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
For a small place like Clement Street, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Clement Street (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Clement Street frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Towns and villages near Clement Street
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Buying a home or a new roof in Clement Street
With Hall Place and Gardens about 3.3 miles north-west, Clement Street sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of Saint Paul, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Clement Street is about 2 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Clement Street is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There is also a page for London.
All of BR8 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Hawley (1 mile north-east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile east), South Darenth (2 miles south-east), Darenth (2 miles east) and St Margarets (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (6 miles east), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Clement Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dartford Heath, Wilmington Academy and The Plough pub. Clement Street’s nearest station is Farningham Road station, about 1.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Eynsford Castle (3 miles south) and West Hill Hospital (2.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Wansunt Pit.
Common questions in Clement Street
Is my home in Clement Street listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Clement Street in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Clement Street is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Clement Street
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. For an older or listed building in a place like Clement Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
When to book a survey in Clement Street
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
If you let a flat or house near Farningham Road station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top